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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Kigali and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Arrival in Kigali and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional guide from LaVida Africa Safaris. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a guided Kigali City Tour, including a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, local craft markets, and other cultural landmarks that provide insight into Rwanda's remarkable history and transformation. After lunch, begin your scenic drive through the breathtaking "Land of a Thousand Hills" to Volcanoes National Park. Along the way, admire rolling green hills, terraced farms, and picturesque villages. Arrive at your lodge in the evening, check in, relax, and enjoy dinner as you.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Golden Monkey Trekking and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Golden Monkey Trekking and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After an early breakfast, head to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters for a briefing before embarking on an exciting golden monkey trekking experience. Accompanied by experienced park guides, trek through the bamboo forest in search of these rare and playful primates, found only in the Virunga Mountains in Rwanda. Spend time observing and photographing them as they leap through the trees. After the trek, enjoy lunch before crossing into Uganda via the Cyanika Border and continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Travel through beautiful mountain scenery and rural communities before arriving at your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bweza Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning the unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking experience. Guided by experienced Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers, hike through the dense rainforest in search of a habituated gorilla family. The trek may take several hours, but the reward is an incredible one-hour encounter with these gentle giants in their natural habitat. Watch them feed, groom, play, and interact while learning about ongoing conservation efforts. After the trek, return to the lodge to relax and reflect on one of Africa's greatest wildlife experiences. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bweza Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, depart Bwindi and travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park through the famous Ishasha Sector, renowned for its rare tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a game drive as you search for these unique predators resting in giant fig trees, along with elephants, buffaloes, topis, and other wildlife. Continue through the park's beautiful savannah landscapes to your lodge. Arrive in the afternoon, check in, and relax while enjoying spectacular views of Uganda's diverse wilderness. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Rise early for an unforgettable morning game drive across the renowned Kasenyi Plains in Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda's premier wildlife-viewing areas. Accompanied by your experienced safari guide, search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, warthogs, hyenas, and a variety of antelope species as they roam the vast savannah. The cool morning hours provide excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography, with predators often returning from their nightly hunts. After the game drive, return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation before heading out for a scenic afternoon boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel. This remarkable waterway, linking Lake George and Lake Edward, is home to one of Africa's highest concentrations of hippos and attracts crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and hundreds of bird species to its shores. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
After an early breakfast, transfer to Kyambura Gorge or Kalinzu Forest for an unforgettable chimpanzee trekking experience. Following a briefing by experienced park guides, venture into the lush forest in search of a habituated chimpanzee community. As you follow these fascinating primates through their natural habitat, enjoy close-up encounters while observing their playful behavior, feeding, grooming, and vocal communication. Along the trek, you may also spot other primate species, colorful birds, butterflies, and unique forest flora. After the experience, enjoy lunch before departing for the breathtaking Lake Bunyonyi, often referred to as the "Switzerland of Africa." Surrounded by terraced hills and dotted with 29 scenic islands, the lake offers a peaceful retreat after your wildlife adventures. Arrive in the evening, relax amidst the spectacular scenery, and enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at your comfortable lakeside lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Transfer to Kigali International Airport
Transfer to Kigali International Airport
After a leisurely breakfast overlooking the serene waters of Lake Bunyonyi, check out of your lodge and begin your scenic journey to Kigali, Rwanda's vibrant capital. Travel through the breathtaking highlands of southwestern Uganda before crossing the Uganda–Rwanda border, enjoying spectacular views of rolling hills, terraced farms, and picturesque rural communities along the way. Depending on your flight schedule, you may enjoy a brief Kigali city tour or stop at local craft markets to purchase souvenirs and experience Rwanda's rich culture. Your guide will then transfer you to Kigali International Airport in time for your departure flight, bringing your unforgettable Rwanda and Uganda Primate and Wildlife Tour with Lavida Africa Safaris to a memorable close, filled with lifelong memories of East Africa's incredible wildlife, landscapes, and warm hospitality.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
